Short answer: the Doss Soundbox Pro. It ranks #130 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $29.99; the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 ranks #132 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Doss Soundbox Pro offers: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers. Watch for: Barely any bass.
On the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 side: IP67 rated, floats, and finally uses USB-C charging. Set against that: A lot of distortion at higher volumes.
Buy the Doss Soundbox Pro. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox Pro | Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $200 |
| Ranked | #130 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #132 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | - |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| App | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Stereo | - | No |
| Dimensions | - | 3.4" x 3.4" x 8.9" (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| EQ | - | Yes (via app) |
| Max Volume | - | 91dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox Pro: $29.99 Amazon
Pros: 20W output, waterproof (IPX6), excellent battery life (20 hours), extra bass button and LED lights, MicroSD card support, dual woofer drivers
Cons: Barely any bass
Full Doss Soundbox Pro review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 52mm dual woofers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4: $200 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, floats, and finally uses USB-C charging. 20 hour battery life. ‘PartyUp’ feature syncs multiple UE speakers together.
Cons: A lot of distortion at higher volumes. Rolled off treble. Not very loud. They really screwed this up
Full Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 3.4" x 8.9" (87 x 87 x 225 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50x50mm full-range + 2x 55x86mm passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 91dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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